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Records were meant to be broken, and Saturday at Thompson Falls' home cross country meet, nearly every record was broken. "That kid from Plains almost caught up to the four-wheeler." That was the reaction of other competitors on Saturday as Simeon Costner of Plains tied the course record of 11 minutes, 17 seconds, at the 24th annual Thompson Falls cross country event. Sophomore Marina Tulloch broke the course record for the girls by nearly a minute. In the junior high girls race, Quinn Delaney o...
Beautification traditions are spreading across the county. Plains has planned to do two a year. Last Saturday was a chilly morning as members of the board and volunteers came out to participate. This marked the fourth clean-up day in Plains. "We started in 2023 and do two clean-ups a year," Anita Marsh said. The six member committee consists of Emily Baker, Lana Dicken, Mary Heliwell, Scott Johnson, Tim Kinsinger, and Deb Warren. "We did a big cleaning in the Spring that took us until late...
The interpretive roundhouse building at the Paradise Center in Paradise is near completion. "We are developing plans for more informative and engaging exhibits in the new building," said treasurer and board member John Thorson. The center received a grant from the Foundation for Montana History to contract with museum consultant Lynda Moss and complete the project. She has been involved with the development of the original Master Exhibit Plan, working with the center for over eight years. The...
Sometimes I will go weeks without getting a letter to the editor. Other times, such as this week, there are several sitting in my inbox. There is something to be said for sitting down and putting thoughts together on paper (or in a word processor) and not just spouting off a few words on social media. It forces you to think about your words, compose complete sentences and try to get to a point. There are some weeks when I write my editorial at the last minute, scramble through paragraphs and then still wonder if I have made a point. Other...
I am looking at a copy of a Sunday cartoon that appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of January 14, 1900. It is called “Woman’s Craze for Animal Pets Versus Babies — what we might expect in the 20th Century”. There are a series of cartoons of stylishly dressed ladies of that bygone and hypothetically happy era walking and cuddling various pets in various years; in 1901, it is a monkey, 1902, a leopard, 1903, a hippopotamus with a blue ribbon tied around its tail, 1904, an alligator on a le...
I submitted an open letter request for written responses to the Hot Springs Board of Trustees and Superintendent on September 10, 2024. My request addressed issues concerning the budget, school audits, spending controls and other items. I tried to get it added to the agenda for the September 12, 2024, board meeting but was told that it was within 48 hours of the meeting. I was told by Superintendent Chuinard and one board member to submit it for the correspondence section of the upcoming board meeting. The board meeting was held and lo and...
Dear Editor, I received a political ad in the mail several weeks ago from the Montana Democratic Party announcing that Tim Sheehy has plans that "...would shutter 49 rural hospitals in Montana". That caught my attention because I think that would be exceedingly drastic. Plus I felt that claim was simply over the top. I did a little checking online and I ended up on the website causeiq.com. That website states there are 56 hospitals in Montana. Simple math of 56 minus 49 is seven. Does that mean that Sheehy will have Montanans with only seven...
13 YEARS AGO • SEPTEMBER 6, 1939 NEEDED BADLY New Court House Advocated as Post-War Project Petitions are now being circulated throughout Sanders County requesting the Board of County Commissioners to call for an election to bond for a new court house. The election will be held at the same time as the general election in November. The proposal calls for a $95,000 ten-year bond issue. With very low interest rates prevailing now it appears to be an opportune time to plan for this much-needed p...
KAYLYNN BOWES, Plains - “It means to restore the community and environment back to its original state.” BRUCE NEWTON, Plains - “To me it's the ability to offer help to those who can’t help themselves with cleaning up the neighborhood.” ISAAC TUCKER, Plains - “Making sure the wildlife isn't eating garbage that might be lying around.” LANA DICKEN, Plains - “A quote from my pastor, ‘Find a need and fill it. Find a hurt and heal it.’ It means, for me, to reach out and help the community.” SCOTT JOHNSON, Plains - “Giving back to the community t...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 7; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, September 16 Civil attempts. USFS campground check, Trout Creek. USFS campground check, Noxon. Threats, Plains. Nuisance complaints, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Disturbance, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil standby, Plains. Disturbance, T. Falls. Tuesday, September 17 Child welfare/abuse, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Paradise. Trespass, Plains. General animal...
Montana Highway Patrol Tyler Hollingsworth, 32, careless driving, $55. Shawn Kolb, 35, day speeding, $20. Elmer Mortenson, 79, night speeding, $70. Roxann Brogdon, 64, improper passing in no-passing zone, $85. Linalie Jakabosky, 42, day speeding, $70. Moisey Morozov, 26, night speeding, $120, deferred imposition of sentence. Michael Clark, 45, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Gary Cole, 73, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Jesse McPhee, 17, day speeding, $70. Matthew Rankin, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Casey Sinclair, 43,...
The Plains School Board met last week with a full audience of 39 people, 12 of whom were teaching staff. Several audience attendees were there for the public participation on the non-agenda items. Plains High School math teacher questioned the board about the school canceling field trips. "I would like to know why there has been cancellation of school field trips. They are important to our student's education," Brown said. Both Elementary Principal Kevin Meredith and Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh said they have not been canceled. Dr. Walsh...
A lot of concerns have come into me and Lee Smith with the county garage concerning trucks. There’s been numerous heavy loads of logs, stone, equipment like excavators still using the bridge even with restrictions. Lee has reached out to the state and DOT and Lee said nobody seems to care. So I figured I would try to get it out to the public. Maybe DOT will come do their job and weigh trucks or stop them. Jim Byler, Noxon...
Ronan - Edwin Albert "Ed" Loder, age 67, passed away on August 31, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1957, to Robert Samuel Loder and Edith Adell (Bates) Loder in Hot Springs, Montana. Ed grew up in Plains, Montana, with his older siblings Adell and Jack. Even as a young child he began to develop his talent and craftsmanship, sometimes using his siblings as a creative outlet. Once Ed ground down a hack saw blade to match the key of his brother Jack's motorcycle to joyride while Jack was away...until...
Enrollment is up at Thompson Falls Elementary already this year, leading the school board to hire another kindergarten teacher at last Monday's meeting. Lacey Scharfe will join Angie Rackham as the second kindergarten teacher this year. Principal Len Dorscher told the school board Monday that they started with 19 kindergarten students but now have 26 and a total of 240 students in the elementary. The junior high has 66 students and the high school 184, which is down about 24 from three years ago, said high school principal Jodi Morgan. Also...
The Sanders County Democrats introduced the community to several local and statewide candidates on Sunday as they hosted a picnic at the Power Park in Thompson Falls. Mindy Ferrell with the Sanders County Democrats welcomed the crowd of about 50 people to Thompson Falls on Sunday. "We're so tired of partisan politics," she stated. Ferrell also asked those in attendance to make sure their neighbors are registered to vote as she handed out voter registration information. John Thorson of Plains the...
The best time to book your winter getaway is in the fall, when you can take advantage of lower prices and secure prime accommodations before the high season hits. As temperatures drop across Sanders County, the Caribbean offers a tropical escape from the cold. Here are some of the best Caribbean islands to visit this coming winter, each offering something unique for sun-seekers and adventurers alike. Barbados: Best for Beaches and Culture Barbados strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and culture. Its west coast boasts calm,...
The Hot Springs football team suffered two tough losses at the start of their season, but when they started winning, they really started winning. The Savage Heat are sitting 2-2 on the season after the second straight shutout win last Friday. Hot Springs beat West Yellowstone 50-0 on their home field Friday. "They ran a different offense than we expected, so the first quarter we adjusted and pretty much went back to our base defense," Coach Jim Lawson said of the West Yellowstone game. "We were...
PLAINS 3, THOMPSON FALLS 2 If you didn't have hearing loss when you walked into the Plains high school gym last Thursday, you might have walked out with a bit after the Trotters defeated county rivals, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks, in five exciting sets. The Lady Hawks came out and would gain the first five points, until Kalli Tuma got the serving lead for the Trotters to tie the game. Taylor Saner's serves helped keep the Trotters in the lead, but the Lady Hawks never faltered, kept a level...
The Plains football team had a bitter loss to the Mission Bulldogs at St. Ignatius Saturday afternoon, when the Bulldogs defeated the Horsemen 60-24. Both teams had one win and one loss under their belts before Saturday's game. "I felt that we could compete with Mission and even come out with a win based on our progress this season so far. Mission is always a tough opponent," said Horseman head coach Mike Tatum. The game started well for Plains when quarterback Darren Standeford darted in from...
NOXON 59, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 53 It was an exciting matchup Friday as Noxon hosted White Sulphur Springs. The Red Devils won the game in the last play of the game, taking the home win 59-53. The Devils were able to start the game with a quick score as quarterback Justice Kayser was able to find Shane Hatchel. White Sulphur answered with a 25-yard scoring run. Before the Hornets knew what was going to happen, Kayser launched a 45-yard pass to Chance McDaid to take the lead. Coming into the...
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Leftovers 6 2 Fun Team 5 3 Roll’n Along 4 4 Mixed Nuts 4 4 Jokers Wild 3 5 Com’bak Kids 2 6 Team Scr. Game: Leftovers, 932; Scr. Series: Leftovers, 2546; Hcp. Game: Leftovers, 1172; Hcp. Series: Leftovers, 3266; Mens Inv. Scr. Game: Ricky Hagedorn, 215; Scr. Series: Steve White, 571; Wms Inv. Scr Game: Debbie Rolleri, 178; Scr Series: Nancy Fields, 487. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Highlead 9 3 Pocket Pounders 9 3 Howard Services 8 4 Bernie’s Auto 6 6 Schitts and Giggles 2 10 Cabinet Docks 2 10 Team Scr. Game: Bernie’s Auto, 8...
The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks soccer teams put up a good battle, but in the end the visitors dominated at Thompson Falls last Tuesday evening. The Bigfork Valkyries first defeated the Lady Hawks 8-1 and the Vikings claimed a 4-1 victory over the Blue Hawks following the girls game. "Bigfork has a good team, but I thought we matched up with them very well and I think they are a team that we can beat," said the Blue Hawks head coach Michael Scharfe. His boys will get the chance when they face the...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. BEST 5. SCI 8. PVA 11. PABIR 13. PAC 14. PAIL 15. DRINA 16. ACE 17. ADIT 18. SCANT 20. DKL 21. IRIS 22. ADELAIDE 25. HANDMAIDENS 30. URINALS 31. DDS 32. HAMAN 33. UTTER 38. TSH 41. PLENARY 43. INOPPORTUNE 45. LOCALITY 47. PEAR 49. FIE 50. PACAS 55. ABBA 56. FDR 57. ALBUM 59. PLED 60. LAC 61. RABBI 62. PAL 63. EYE 64. MESA SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. BPD 2. EARS 3. SBIC 4. TINA 5. SPADED 6. CACKLED 7. ICELAND 8. PADRE 9. VIII 10. ALTS 12. RAN 14. PAID 19. TAAL 23. DIS 24. ISSUER 25. HUH 26. ARA 27. NIM 28. DNA 29. MANTIC 34. TNT 35....
Thompson Falls seniors Olivia Fitchett and Kaden Cox were crowned homecoming queen and king during halftime of the football game on Friday....
